Vaccinium floribundum

A rare and handsome small shrub, Vaccinium floribundum is evergreen with bronze-red young leaves, turning dark green later in the year.  Established plants have racemes of rose-pink flowers in early summer, followed by red edible fruit later in the year.

Although Vaccinium floribundum can be grown outside, it requires a warm, sheltered position ideally and generally establishes better in Southern or otherwise mild of the UK. Can be grown well in a large container if required.

• Position: Full sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Moist or well drained, acid soil.
• Hardiness: Somewhat hardy. Requires a warm, sheltered position and possible protection in winter.
• Flowering Period: May - June.
• Flower Colour: Pink
• Rate of Growth: Slow.
• Habit: Vaccinium floribundum grows to be a small densely branching shrub.
  • Height: up to 1 m (3 ft)
  • Spread: up to 1 m (3 ft)

• Notes: Please be aware that although lovely, Vaccinium floribundum can suffer damage in the winter or if planted in a poor position / not protected in a cold garden.